Services

Your Perfect Hire, Delivered

At Essence, we help not-for-profits and small-to-medium-sized organizations by specializing in executive leadership, sales, marketing, finance, operations, technology, and engineering roles, building values-driven teams. Making a great hire is one of the most critical decisions you will make, and we are here to help.

We are proud of our 97% placement rate, with over 95% of our placements staying in their role past the guarantee period. We find candidates who have the skills, fit your culture, and are committed to your organization for the long term.

The 7-Step Essence Recruitment Process

We take a focused and personalized approach to finding the right candidates who fit your needs and align with your company culture. Our recruitment process is more than just filling a role—it’s about finding the right fit for your team with our targeted search process.

We’re with you every step of the way, from the initial search and interviews to psychometric assessments and reference checks. We even help with offer negotiations and onboarding, ensuring your new hire is set up for lasting success.

Here’s how it works:

1. Discovery and Stakeholder Consultation

We start by meeting with all stakeholders to ensure we have a thorough understanding of the position you’re filling and how we can help you meet your objectives.

2. Position Definition and Profile Development

Based on the information we’ve gathered, we create a detailed job description, a compelling job advertisement, and a profile of the candidate who is qualified for the position and would be a great fit for your organization.

3. Targeted Research and Candidate Engagement

We create, implement, and follow through on very in-depth targeted recruitment process that is customized for each search to source the best possible candidates for each position.

4. Screening and Evaluation

Our 2-step screening process is the secret to our success. We don’t just focus on what candidates can do, we also look at who they are to ensure they will be a good fit in the culture of your organization. Following the evaluation, we meet with your search committee to share findings, present a longlist of qualified candidates, and identify a shortlist for formal interviews.

5. Shortlist Presentation and Interview Support

We present a detailed shortlist outlining each candidate’s background, competencies, leadership approach, and fit. From coordinating interviews to supplying tailored interview guides and attending as facilitators or observers, we ensure a smooth, professional process.

6. Reference and Background Checks

Once preferred candidates are identfied, we conduct comprehensive reference and background checks to valdiate all aspects of their profile. Findings are then complied into a summary report and reviewed with you prior to final selection.

7. Offer Negotiation and Onboarding Support

We support this process by navigating expectations, bringing forward market standards, and ensuring you have all the tools to provide a competitive offer.

For your new employee to be successful over the long term, onboarding is necessary. We can provide tools, procedures, and guidelines to help your new hire get up to speed quickly and begin contributing to your organization’s success.

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